Exotic Cars

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1. What is an exotic car? At The Examiner, http://exm.nr/14M5LHo you learn that it’s not just the speed or look of a car that truly makes it exotic. It must have limited production or historical value.

2. What is the most valued car? At http://bit.ly/13ZP0pr you learn that actor James Coburn’s 1961 Ferrari 250GT Spyder topped the list when it sold for $10.9 million. Here’s more on exotic car prices http://bit.ly/1eKlzZZ

3. Which is faster, a Bugatti Veyron a Lamborghini Aventador? At The Supercars http://bit.ly/1bwm5ej you can learn that a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport can go from 0-60 in 2.4 secs; a lot faster than the Lamborghini Aventador. But both accelerate slower than a cheetah. See http://bit.ly/14z1bVS

4. What country produces the most exotic cars? At http://bit.ly/14d5DdI you learn that one country claims ownership rights to Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati: Italy. Even though the Bugatti is produced in France, it was created by somebody born in Italy. See http://bit.ly/15FzQ4D

5. OK I want one. How much $? At http://nydn.us/1bwq6zy you learn that for the price of one Lamborghini Veneno is $3.9 million. That’s the same as 150 Ford Fusion Hybrids.